Game Creator Ayumi Takagi, known in the field of girls-oriented "otome" games, has formed a new company called Ichi Column. Formally established on November 7, 2011, the new company will work with Idea Factory in the development and release of upcoming titles.

While at Vingt et un Systems, Takagi worked on such series as Kanuchi, Towa no Sakura and Hanayakasuri, Wagaichizoku, all for Idea Factory's girls oriented Otomate brand. Ichi Column will inherit the rights to these games from Vingt et un Systems.